In 2023, Eric Hughes became an Assistant Coach for the Dallas Mavericks. He was born in Oakland, California and attended and played at California State University, East Bay, where he received a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Coach Hughes went on to attend Illinois State University, where he received a master’s degree in athletic administration.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2023-Present – Dallas Mavericks (Assistant Coach – Jason Kidd)

2020-2023 – Philadelphia 76ers (Assistant Coach – Doc Rivers)

2019-2020 – Philadelphia 76ers (Player Development Coach – Brett Brown)

2014-2018 – Milwaukee Bucks (Assistant Coach – Jason Kidd)

2013-2014 – Brooklyn Nets (Assistant Coach – Jason Kidd)

2009-2013 – Toronto Raptors (Assistant Coach – Jay Triano & Dwane Casey)